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MsTopG
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1. Dawson
2. Walker
3. Rankine
4. Laird
5. Murray
6. Pedlar
7. Soligo
8. Fogarty
9. Max
10. Hinge
11. Worrell
12. Rachelle
13. Thilthorpe
14. Smith
15. Milera
16. Jones
17. Curtin
18. Nank
19. Keays
20. Keane
21. Crouch
22. Berry
23. Schoenberg
24. Cook
25. Gollant
26. O'Brien
27. Strachan
28. Taylor
29. Dowling
30. Butts
2. Walker
3. Rankine
4. Laird
5. Murray
6. Pedlar
7. Soligo
8. Fogarty
9. Max
10. Hinge
11. Worrell
12. Rachelle
13. Thilthorpe
14. Smith
15. Milera
16. Jones
17. Curtin
18. Nank
19. Keays
20. Keane
21. Crouch
22. Berry
23. Schoenberg
24. Cook
25. Gollant
26. O'Brien
27. Strachan
28. Taylor
29. Dowling
30. Butts
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doubt Tex goes in the top 20. His performance is up there, but his draft value is low.
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Interesting idea. Imagine that did happen and all clubs had a draft of our players. My guess would be this order - taking everything into account (player’s age/hometown/list needs).
Order based on last year’s ladder positioning.
- WCE - Curtin
- NM - Thilthorpe
- HAW - Dawson
- GC - Rachele
- FRE - Rankine
- RIC - Fogarty
- GEE - Laird
- ESS - Pedlar
- WB - Milera
- SYD - Walker
- GWS - Max
- STK - Jones
- CAR - Murray
- MEL - Soligo
- PA - Crouch
- BRIS - Smith
- COLL - Worrell
- WCE - Berry
- NM - Keays
- HAW - Hinge
- GC - McHenry
- FRE - Cook
- RIC - Edwards
- GEE - Butts
- ESS - Gollant
- WB - ROB
- SYD - Taylor
- GWS - Murphy
- STK - Dowling
- CAR - Sholl
1. Tex
2. Dawson
3. Laird
4. Rankine
5. Fog
6. Soligo
7. Rachele
8. Pedlar
9. Hinge
10. Max
11. Milera
12. Murray
13. Jones
14. Thilthorpe
15. Crouch
16. Worrell
17. Smith
18. Curtin
19. Butts
20. Keays
21. Gollant
22. Cook
23. Berry
24. Taylor
25. Schoenberg
26. Murphy
27. ROB
27. Hamill
28. Dowling
29. Parnell
30. Sholl
I really hope a couple of the reserves (in 2023) can make a leap to becoming regulars in 2024. Good depth is always welcome!
2. Dawson
3. Laird
4. Rankine
5. Fog
6. Soligo
7. Rachele
8. Pedlar
9. Hinge
10. Max
11. Milera
12. Murray
13. Jones
14. Thilthorpe
15. Crouch
16. Worrell
17. Smith
18. Curtin
19. Butts
20. Keays
21. Gollant
22. Cook
23. Berry
24. Taylor
25. Schoenberg
26. Murphy
27. ROB
27. Hamill
28. Dowling
29. Parnell
30. Sholl
I really hope a couple of the reserves (in 2023) can make a leap to becoming regulars in 2024. Good depth is always welcome!
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Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate and rank every player
Jordan Dawson
89
How the Swans must be rueing the fact they couldn’t keep this bloke from returning home. In two seasons at the Crows, he has won a best and fairest (2023), been runner-up (2022), won two Showdown medals and taken on the captaincy. Had career-high averages in disposals (27.1), tackles (6.6), inside 50s (5.6) and clearances (3.8) last year. He turns 27 in April. Inspirational in deeds and words, he can lead the Crows into the finals.
Rory Laird
85
Only Dawson’s off-the-charts season stopped the consistent midfielder from winning back-to-back Malcolm Blight Medals. It was his seventh consecutive top-three finish. Laird scored 100 or more rankings points in 16 of his 22 games last year, with four more in the 90s. Led the Crows in tackles (175) and contested possessions (140). Still only 30 with more to give.
Izak Rankine
84
This will be the year where the freakishly talented Rankine will go from shooting star to finished product. We saw some maturity last year, evidenced by an equal-fourth best and fairest finish, 36 goals from 20 games and elite ratings for goals, forward 50m marks and forward 50m ground ball gets. Plays one of the most difficult positions on the ground. Has never played in an AFL final but looks as if he was born for it.
Taylor Walker
82
Turns 34 on Anzac Day and is coming off statistically the best of his 15 AFL seasons. How’s this for a set of numbers — 76.34 from 22 games, ranked No.2 as a key forward, 16 Brownlow votes and career-best hauls of 10 and nine goals. No reason why he can’t keep monstering opposition defences for another year…or more.
Brodie Smith
78
He will be 32 heading into 2024 but this rebounding defender still plays a critical role for the Crows transitioning from defence to attack. Smith continued to rack up big numbers. For the third season in a row, he was top-10 in metres gained, exceeding 11,000m. Entering the last year of his contract, he will be primed for a big season.
Josh Rachele
75
Still not the finished product, but he plays with the arrogance and flair that should be a prerequisite for an elite small forward. Dare we say it, there is almost a touch of Toby Greene in his approach. He rates above average on almost every measurement other than goal-kicking accuracy (23.25 from his 20 matches). Suspect this might be the year where he starts to regularly grab games by the scruff of their necks. Turns 21 in April so the time is now.
Reilly O’Brien
71
He tightened his grip on the Crows’ No.1 ruck slot in 2023 after it was threatened the previous year, having more hit-outs than any other AFL ruckman (888 at 38.8 per game). The big man gets the job done without fuss or flair, even if the Crows could do with him getting a little more of the ball (12.4 disposals per game). He has a good hitout to advantage ratio (11.3 per game). Would love to see him leap back into the top-10 of the best-and-fairest.
Darcy Fogarty
70
As much as it doesn’t look like it, Taylor Walker isn’t going to be there forever. So Fogarty needs to assume even more responsibility and this rating reflects that. Normally an accurate kick for goal — who could forget the match-winner against Hawthorn — his radar was marginally off in 2023, kicking 34.23 from 21 games. He can clean that up and win more of the ball, too.
Ben Keays
68
The definition of a utility, this selfless Crow is happy to play whatever role is required for the sake of the team. From a shutdown role on Nick Daicos, to putting himself into a position to kick what should have been the match-winning goal against Sydney, he has been a bargain pick-up. Full credit to him and the Crows for his reinvention as a player.
Mitch Hinge
67
Yet another tick to the recruiters who took the delisted free agent and watched him flourish with greater responsibility. Finished equal-fourth in the best and fairest, playing a strong rebound, intercept role off half-back. Had four of his top-five ranked career games in 2023, averaging 19.6 disposals and 7.2 intercept disposals. At 25, his best is still ahead.
Wayne Milera
66
A move to half-back proved the catalyst for a career-best season for the dashing 26-year-old, resulting in a top-10 B&F finish. He played all but one game in 2023, with his signature moment coming in the second Showdown clash (32 disposals, eight rebound 50s and 673 metres gained). Can build on that.
Riley Thilthorpe
65
We often judge key forwards too harshly in their formative years, but it is not unfair to suggest this No.2 draft pick needs a breakout year in his fourth season. The gap between his best and worst is too broad. He kicked 18 goals from 21 games last season, including five in a Showdown. But only one goal came in his last six games. The time is now and this rating reflects that.
Lachlan Murphy
64
Underrated player with good footy smarts who can play an industrious role in a forward line oozing with the magic of Rankine and Rachele. He will push through the 100-game barrier this season and is well regarded internally off the back of his sixth place in the B&F.
Jake Soligo
63
The fact the Crows locked this 21-year-old midfielder until the end of 2029 is a reflection of how highly they rate him. He has a perfect blend of class and courage, of talent and toughness. Averaged 2.6 clearances last season and 40.9 per cent of his possessions were contested.
Jordon Butts
62
He was in the midst of another strong season as one of the Crows’ defensive pillars before suffering a season-ending fractured foot in round 20. Doesn’t get a lot of the ball himself (8.4 disposals per game) but is capable of locking down on good opponents. Important player.
Matt Crouch
62
Love the fact this ball magnet refused to take no for an answer and kept knocking on his coach’s door to play after being frozen out for much of last year. He played the last six games, averaging 29.1 disposals. Won two more years off the back of that, and we’re backing him to keep pushing on.
Max Michelanney
61
Just lock Adelaide’s father-son selection into a defensive role for the next decade. This rating comes with expected improvement in his second year. Won the Crows’ Emerging Talent award in his debut season, which included 3.8 intercept possessions, 3.4 tackles and 70.9% spoil efficiency rating. Works well with the likes of Worrell, Hinge, Smith and Milera.
Chayce Jones
61
Last season was the year in which this former No.9 draft pick turned potential into performance, moving from half-back to the wing. It suited his running capacities and hard approach. Played a career-high 18 games for 17.4 disposals and 340 metres gained. Had foot surgery after suffering a late-season Lisfranc injury, but will be looking to keep up his improvement.
Luke Pedlar
60
Got his body right and the Crows reaped the benefits from their one-time pick 11 in his third season. He relished the opportunities in attack, kicking 25 goals (fourth at the club) from 21 games, with his tackling pressure (2.9 per game) and 100 scoring involvements being highlights.
Rory Sloane
59
Hard player to assess as he would have been in the high 80s in his prime. But Sloane will be 34 this year and is likely entering his final season. Still provides leadership (without the ‘C’ next to his name) and averaged 18.1 disposals and 3.8 clearances in 22 games last season. Hasn’t played in a final since the 2017 grand final. Deserves one last crack in September.
Daniel Curtin
58
We loved Adelaide’s aggressive strategy to trade up in the draft and secure the best available key defender. He won’t be pushed too hard too early, but you can expect him to play at least half of the games in 2024. His agility, foot skills and pace will be welcomed. Averaged 23 disposals and seven marks for WA in the national championships and showed in six games for Claremont he can play against men.
Josh Worrell
57
Good-sized defender who has clean hands and an appetite for the contest. The departure of Tom Doedee provides an opening. He missed the first six games last year with a hamstring, but played the last 12 with the Crows, earning a new deal after averaging 6.5 intercept disposals and 4.7 rebound 50s per game.
Lachlan Gollant
55
A 193cm forward with clean hands who could muster only four AFL games last year, averaging a goal per game. Spent most of the year in the SANFL, kicking 42.23 from 17 games, including two bags of six. Just needs to bridge the gap between his SANFL and AFL form in a contract year, but has the talent to do so if opportunities arise.
Will Hamill
54
The dashing defender was delisted at the end of the season but offered a rookie lifeline. Didn’t add to his 38 AFL games last year, but after a battle with concussion in 2022 he regained his confidence and form in SANFL, averaging almost 16 disposals at 80% efficiency.
Nick Murray
54
This rating would have been higher if it hadn’t been for the ACL this key defender suffered in round 19. It cruelled a season in which he established himself as one of the club’s most important backmen. His 7.3 spoils per game summed up his desperation. Won’t be back until midseason but hopefully a finals appearance beckons.
Sam Berry
52
The midfield tackling machine lost his chance to consolidate a spot in the Crows’ engine room in 2023. Now he must fight to win it back. He played the first three AFL matches last season — plus another one mid-year — but spent the bulk of it plying his trade in the SANFL. He played 18 games in the second tier, having 7.5 tackles per match. The ball is in his court.
Ned McHenry
52
Pressure small forward who had to be content with playing the role as the Crows’ sub in more than half of his 11 AFL games in 2023. He kicked 4.0 in those games, and 10.3 in his five SANFL games. Opportunities are hard to come by in Adelaide’s exciting attack.
Lachlan Sholl
51
Impressive ball-user who has a great running capacity but still needs to prove he can be a regular Crows’ wingman. After a frustrating 2022, he hit back with 16 games in the first three quarters of last season, averaging 17.2 disposals. Spent the last six weeks in the SANFL.
Harry Schoenberg
51
Big-bodied mid who will enter his fifth season with a two-year contract extension following 11 games last year. Played the last six games, including a 23-disposal, five clearance and nine scoring involvement game against Melbourne in round 19. Had post-season Achilles surgery.
Chris Burgess
50
Interesting trade acquisition for the Crows, with the 27-year-old former Sun set to provide key position cover at both ends. Kicked 61 goals and was equal winner of the ‘Frosty’ Miller Medal in the VFL, but could muster only one AFL game last year for a total of 36. Is equally adept when playing down back. That defensive role might be his best way to break in early.
Elliot Himmelberg
48
The 25-year-old swingman tried to join his brother Harry at the Giants, but the Crows stuck firm on the contracted player, seeing him as some defensive insurance. Suspect he will leave as a free agent at the end of 2024, but could get some chances to add to his 41 AFL games. Limited impact in three AFL appearances last season.
Patrick Parnell
45
Rookie defender who added another five games last season after some solid performances the previous year. Soared to take a spectacular mark against St Kilda, but couldn’t cement a regular slot. Played 15 SANFL games, averaging 22.1 disposals and 4.3 rebounds.
Brayden Cook
43
Wingman/forward who needs to find a level of consistency in what looms as a crucial year. He could manage only one AFL game last year, making it 12 in three seasons since being drafted as pick 25 in 2020. Silky ball user who has an uncanny goal sense (19.7 in 19 SANFL games last year) but he needs to make a greater impact.
Mark Keane
40
Former Magpie defender who won a two-year extension off the back of keeping Charlie Dixon to one goal in his debut game for Adelaide. Played the last five games after a solid few months in the SANFL. Rated elite for intercepts (eight per game last year) and above average for intercept marks (3.2). Could play early, given the Crows' defensive issues.
Luke Nankervis
38
Some solid form in a new role in the SANFL saw the 2022 pre-season draftee rewarded with his debut against Melbourne in round 19. It was one of four games the midfielder-turned-defender played at the back end of the season.
James Borlase
37
The Academy key defender was cut at the end of last season, but was re-drafted as a rookie. Adelaide’s dearth of big backmen meant the 21-year-old was always likely to win a reprieve. He played the last four games, with his 18-disposal, nine mark and eight intercept possession debut against the Suns his best effort.
Oscar Ryan
33
The Crows hope the Murray Bushrangers defender will form a future partnership down back with Curtin. Has speed, good rebound skills and doesn’t take a backward step. The pick 27 averaged 22 touches and five marks per game to be runner-up in the Bushrangers B&F.
Charlie Edwards
33
Another of the Crows’ productive 2023 draft haul, this big-bodied midfielder from Sandringham Dragons was taken with pick 21. Has also played in defence and attack. Averaged 17.1 disposals and 2.8 tackles per game in his under-18 year.
Billy Dowling
32
Solid year in the SANFL for the 2022 pick No.43 as he started in the forward line before moving in the midfield. It’s a hard midfield to break into, but his 20 games at state level — averaging 18.4 disposals and 4.8 tackles — will stand him in good stead.
Kieran Strachan
29
Mature-aged ruckman who couldn’t add to his tally of five senior games across the previous three seasons. Spent the 2023 season in the SANFL, averaging 34.4 hitouts and 15.8 disposals in 17 games. Contracted until 2025.
Hugh Bond
26
Tough maiden AFL season for the 2022 pick 50, who missed nine games when he injured his knee in his first SANFL match. Responded with 14 SANFL games in the second half of the season. Hopefully he gets a clear run at it in 2024.
Zak Taylor
25
A Lisfranc injury ruined the midfielder’s second season in the system after being pick 44 in the 2021 draft. He was just starting to show some promise. Still a work in progress.
Karl Gallagher
25
The Crows added Irishman Karl Gallagher as a Category B rookie in early January, having been impressed by his power, speed and aerobic strengths in a trial with the club. Hard to know how the 21-year-old will measure up, but the early signs are solid.
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I only asked for 30 players Ralphy
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Obviously he has you on ignore
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Best news I’ve had all day!Ralphy is my way or the highway type person. He doesn't rate you.
If that happend its back to Norwood I go
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- #88
His loss
1. Dawson
2. Rankine
3. Walker
4. Laird
5. Murray
6. Thilthorpe
7. Rachele
8. Soligo
9. Hinge
10. Pedlar
11. Fogarty
12. Michalanney
13. Worrell
14. Jones
15. Milera
16. Keays
17. Curtin
18. Crouch
19. Smith
20. Keane
21. Nankervis
22. Obrien
23. Berry
24. Dowling
25. Murphy
26. Ryan
27. Hamill
28. Sholl
29. Butts
30. Edwards
2. Rankine
3. Walker
4. Laird
5. Murray
6. Thilthorpe
7. Rachele
8. Soligo
9. Hinge
10. Pedlar
11. Fogarty
12. Michalanney
13. Worrell
14. Jones
15. Milera
16. Keays
17. Curtin
18. Crouch
19. Smith
20. Keane
21. Nankervis
22. Obrien
23. Berry
24. Dowling
25. Murphy
26. Ryan
27. Hamill
28. Sholl
29. Butts
30. Edwards
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Could almost see Ralphy having to look through the list after his first 5 picks and going "yeah, I've heard of them"
1. Dawson
2. Walker
3. Rankine
4. Murray
5. Rachele
6. Soligo
7. Michalanney
8. Hinge
9. Thilthorpe
10. Fogarty
11. Pedlar
12. Laird
13. Curtin
14. Jones
15. Worrell
16. Milera
17. Keays
18. Crouch
19. Keane
20. Nankervis
21. Smith
22. Murphy
23. ROB
24. Berry
25. Schoenberg
26. Dowling
27. Taylor
28. Edwards
29. Ryan
30. Burgess
2. Walker
3. Rankine
4. Murray
5. Rachele
6. Soligo
7. Michalanney
8. Hinge
9. Thilthorpe
10. Fogarty
11. Pedlar
12. Laird
13. Curtin
14. Jones
15. Worrell
16. Milera
17. Keays
18. Crouch
19. Keane
20. Nankervis
21. Smith
22. Murphy
23. ROB
24. Berry
25. Schoenberg
26. Dowling
27. Taylor
28. Edwards
29. Ryan
30. Burgess
Mr MysteryGuest
Norm Smith Medallist
- Apr 4, 2015
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1. Rankine
2. Dawson
3. Tex
4. Pedlar
5. Michalaney
6. Soligo
7. Fog
8. Thilthorpe
9. Murray
10. Jones
11. Hinge
12. Milera
13. Rachele
14. Laird
15. Smith
16. Crouch
17. Berry
18. Worrell
19. Curtin
20. Nankervis
21. Edwards
22. Cook
23. Keays
24. Sholl
25. Murphy
26. Keane
27. Butts
28. ROB
29. Schoenberg
30. Dowling
2. Dawson
3. Tex
4. Pedlar
5. Michalaney
6. Soligo
7. Fog
8. Thilthorpe
9. Murray
10. Jones
11. Hinge
12. Milera
13. Rachele
14. Laird
15. Smith
16. Crouch
17. Berry
18. Worrell
19. Curtin
20. Nankervis
21. Edwards
22. Cook
23. Keays
24. Sholl
25. Murphy
26. Keane
27. Butts
28. ROB
29. Schoenberg
30. Dowling
Update:
1: Dawson
2: Rankine
3: Murray
4: Rachele
5: Soligo
6: Walker
7: Michalanney
8: Worrell
9: Hinge
10: Thilthorpe
11: Fogarty
12: Crouch
13: Milera
14: Jones
15: Keays
16: ROB
17: Pedlar
18: Curtin
19: Laird
20: Nankervis
21: Keane
22: Butts
23: Schoenberg
24: Burgess
25: Murphy
26: Edwards
27: Dowling
28: Taylor
29: Berry
30: McHenry
